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Shercom Industries fined $420,000 over teen worker’s death

A Saskatoon business has been fined $420,000 for breaking workplace safety rules in the death of a teen worker in 2015.


Linamar awarded up to $100 million for AI, advanced manufacturing development

The federal and Ontario governments have announced up to $100 million worth of combined grants to help automotive parts maker Linamar develop advanced manufacturing technologies.


Top 5 trends and technologies in 2018

It’s a Manufacturing Automation tradition to highlight the top five trends and technologies to keep an eye on at the start of a New Year. Read on for expert predictions about the impact of Big Data analytics, the Digital Twin, artificial intelligence and more.


Ontario roofing manufacturer fined $65K after worker injury

A Brampton, Ont., manufacturer of residential and commercial roofing products has been fined $65,000 as a result of a workplace accident that resulted in a worker sustaining critical injuries after being pulled into the rollers of a laminator machine.


How AI and machine learning are reshaping the manufacturing sector

The world is rapidly moving toward Industry 4.0, where AI and machine-learning based systems are not only changing the ways we interact with information and computers but also revolutionizing the manufacturing sector.
 
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Automation revolution presents upskill opportunity

While there’s no denying the impending affect of industrial automation on the labour force, the Fourth Industrial Revolution has also prompted a movement to ensure new value-added, highly skilled human jobs are created. » Read full article
 
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FCA to invest US$1 billion in Michigan Plant

The automaker confirmed it will invest more than US$1 billion to modernize the Warren Truck Assembly Plant in Michigan to produce the next-generation Ram Heavy Duty truck, relocating the operations from its current production location in Mexico. » Read full article

Emergency-stops: Myths and misconceptions

E-stops are present on almost all machinery, and while ubiquitous by design, their use is restricted until needed. » Read full article

China to build $2-billion AI research park

China is planning to build a 13.8 billion yuan (C$2.6 billion) artificial intelligence development park, according to Xinhua news agency. » Read full article

Fives buys Konecranes Machine Tool Service division

Fives Machining Systems, a global machine tool and manufacturing solutions provider, has acquired Konecranes Machine Tool Service (MTS) division, a provider of machine tool service. » Read full article
 
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Motor & Drive Systems 2018

Location: Orlando, Fla.
Date: February 8-9, 2018
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ARC Industry Forum 2018

Location: Orlando, Fla.
Date: February 12-15, 2018
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Advanced Design & Manufacturing Expo

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Date: March 7-8, 2018
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North American Manufacturing Excellence Summit

Location: Chicago, Ill.
Date: April 10-11, 2018
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